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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 12/01/2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Port Angeles, Washington December 1, 2015 CALL TO ORDER-REGULAR MEETING: Mayor Di Guilio called the regular meeting of the Port Angeles City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mayor Di Guilio,Deputy Mayor Downie,Councilmembers Bruch,Collins,Gase,Kidd and Whetham. Members Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager McKeen,Attorney Bloor,Clerk Veneklasen,C. Delikat,K. Dubuc,M.Puntenney, T. Gallagher,B. Olson,N. West,A.Fountain and S.Wright. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Di Guilio led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following people spoke in favor of funding the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society(OPHS): Dan Miller, 1901 Hamilton Way Mary Beth Wegner,4007 South Tiller Road Donna Halsaver,281 Del Run Road, Sequim Dallas Lorain, 1818 West Fifth Betty Anderson, 118 Motor Avenue Kathy Iredale, 1614 East Third Street Carol Johnson, 123 Henry Boyd Road Carol Tangwall, 123 Canyon Estates Drive Jess Grable, 1117 South Peabody Street Sandi Caudill, 1329 Tenth Street Cathy Price, 1022 East Eighth Street,employee at NPI USA,said she is disappointed the City is blaming Nippon for its budgetary problems. She also spoke in favor of funding OPHS. Jim Hallett,321 East First Street,thanked the City for helping restore air service to Port Angeles and beautifying the waterfront. He also spoke in favor of funding OPHS. Edna Peterson, on behalf of the Port Angeles Business Association, asked Council to enact an ordinance prohibiting solicitation and aggressive panhandling. The following people spoke in favor of community water fluoridation: Tom Locke Kurt Ferre,3215 Northeast U.S. Grant Place,Portland,Oregon Alan Peet,902 East Eighth Street Scott Kennedy, 136 Old Black Diamond Road The following people spoke against community water fluoridation: Eulalia Engle, 505 West Eleventh Cathy Iredale, 1614 East Third Street Jess Grable, 1117 South Peabody Street Eloise Kailin Jesse Farmer,4218 Mount Angeles Road PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—December 1, 2015 Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a 5 minute break at 6:58 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 7:03 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS : 1. 2016 Budget Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson introduced the proposed budget and noted that at the request of Council there were three options provided in the memo should Council want to restore funding to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. He said the General Fund Unappropriated Fund balance in 2016 will be at or close to the 25% level as required by Council in the Long Range Financial Policies. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Peter Ripley, 114 East Sixth Street, spoke in favor of funding the United Way and against community water fluoridation. Suzy Zustiak, 727 Georgiana Street, spoke in favor of funding the OPHS. She further spoke about all the animal welfare services that the organization provides to the Port Angeles community. Holly Dimmel, 1114 West Sixth Street,said she is glad there is not a feral cat problem in Port Angeles and spoke in favor of funding OPHS. Mayor Di Guilio closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to: Amend the proposed 2016 Budget to provide an additional$16,200 in the General Fund for Olympic Peninsula Humane Society with funding to be provided by savings to the General Fund provided by use of REET-I funding for a partial grant match for the FLAP grant. Motion carried 7-0. It was moved by Bruch and seconded by Kidd to: Adopt the 2016 budget as amended. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a second reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3544 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington, adopting the 2016 budget for the fiscal year ending December 31,2016. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Downie to: Adopt the ordinance as read. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Di Guilio recessed the meeting for a five minute break at 8:02 p.m.The meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Climate Change Preparedness Plan Kate Dean, from the North Olympic Development Council, and Ian Miller, Washington Sea Grant Extension Agent and Coastal Hazards Specialist, conducted a PowerPoint presentation on the Climate Change Preparation Plan for the North Olympic Peninsula. Council discussion followed. Page 2 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—December 1, 2015 PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED: 2. 2015 Budget Amendment#3 Budget Officer Sherry Wright introduced the third budget amendment and described many of the changes being made,explaining the need for the amendment. Mayor Di Guilio opened the public hearing at 8:36 p.m. There being no public comment,Mayor Di Guilio continued the public hearing to December 15,2015. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3545 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,amending the 2015 budget. CONSENT AGENDA: It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to approve the Consent Agenda to include: 1. City Council Minutes: November 17, 2015 2. Expenditure Approval List: 1110712015 to 11/20/2015 for$2,320,446.88 Motion carried 7-0. ORDINANCES NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Non-Represented Staff Salary and Benefit Package for 2016 and 2017 Human Resources Manager Abbi Fountain spoke about the salary and benefits package proposed for non- represented staff including changes to the health care plan,the"me too"clause,and 1%COLA. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3546 AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,amending Ordinance 3524,relating to salaries,wages and benefits for the City's non-represented management and administrative personnel. Mayor Di Guilio continued the matter to December 15,2015. 2. Ordinance Authorizing Closure of Existing Debt Service Funds CFO Olson explained that the City would need to close the 2005 General Obligation Refunding Bonds and the 2005 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds. Mayor Di Guilio conducted a first reading of the ordinance by title,entitled, ORDINANCE NO.3547 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,closing Bond Funds no longer active. Mayor Di Guilio continued the matter to December 15,2015. FINANCE: 1. Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Contract Director of Community&Economic Development Nathan West said that following a request for proposals,City Council selected the Chamber of Commerce proposal for visitor center operations and directed staff to negotiate a three-year contract with the Chamber of Connnerce for those services. He said that while the Chamber and the City have reached consensus on a number of items,the parties have not come to an agreement on the portangeles.org domain name. He asked that Council review the three options provided by staff relative to the domain name and to provide direction. Council discussion followed. Page 3 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—December I, 2015 It was moved by Collins and seconded by Downie to: Move forward with the contract as presented and direct staff not to pursue retention of the PortAngeles.org domain. This option would result in Port Angeles marketing efforts needing to find and obtain additional domains and allow the Chamber of Commerce to retain PortAngeles.org. This option could also incorporate a request that the Chamber reimburse the City for historic expenses associated with the domain name. Motion carried 5-2,with Gase and Whetham opposed. 2. Professional Services Contract for Vertigo Marketing Director West said that the City issued a Request for Proposals for Tourism Marketing for 2016. Six proposals were received and City Council directed staff to negotiate a contract with Vertigo Marketing. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Gase and seconded by Kidd to: Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Vertigo Marketing and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement and to make minor modifications as necessary. Motion carried 5-2,with Whetham and Bruch opposed. RESOLUTIONS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Resolution to Authorize Enrollment in AWC Retrospective Rating Program Manager Fountain spoke about why staff is recommending that the City enroll in the Association of Washington Cities(AWC) worker's compensation retrospective rating program and surrender self-insurance. Council discussion followed. Mayor Di Guilio read the resolution by title,entitled, RESOLUTION NO. 17-15 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,Washington,authorizing the enrollment in the Association of Washington Cities Retrospective Rating Program. Council discussion followed. It was moved by Kidd and seconded by Collins to: Approve the resolution to authorize the enrollment in the AWC Retrospective Rating Program. Motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Councilmember Whetham thanked City first responders. Deputy Mayor Downie reported that he took a family member to the new West End Park.He recognized Nathan West and his department for their extraordinary work on the project. Councilmember Kidd said the meeting had really shown democracy in action. Councilmember Bruch attended the opiate summit in Port Angeles. She asked Director West to fill out the survey for Smart Cities. She spoke about policies in Hawaii that deal with vacant buildings downtown. She said there was a new health director at Elwha Clinic. Councilmember Collins met with Bill Greenwood,director of the Economic Development Corporation,who provided him with a copy of the EDC's year-end report. Councilmember Collins said that he will provide to the other councilmemebers. Mayor Di Guilio went to Fire Department to convey to them the Council's congratulations for the teamwork that was involved that allowed four of the firefighters to travel to Eastern Washington to fight the fires there. No other reports were given. Page 4 of 5 PORT ANGELES CITY COUNCIL MEETING—December 1, 2015 INFORMATION: Manager McKeen asked if there were three councilmembers interested in attending City Action Days with him on January 27 and 28. Director West asked Council to provide clarification on how they'd like the City to negotiate the contract with the Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Collins and seconded by Kidd to: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Chamber,on terms he finds appropriate,to resolve the outstanding issue concerning the domain name portangeles.org. Approved 7-0. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT: Kathy Crow, 1826 West Fourth Street, spoke about her and her husband's fondness for Port Angeles. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was detennined there was no need for an executive session. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Di Guilio adjourned the meeting at 10 p.m. r yor #ennifqeVeneklasen,City Clerk Page 5 of 5 i i .....`.. I